BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE IN A MONTANA THAT BELIEVES IN YOU.

Forward Montana Foundation (FMF) is dedicated to educating, engaging, and organizing young Montanans to shape their democracy to improve their lives and the lives of their fellow Montanans. We put young people on the front lines of civic engagement statewide, basing our efforts out of our two offices in Missoula and Bozeman, and our satellite branch in Billings.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Bozeman Field Organizer will lead our field efforts to register MSU students to vote, while building relationships with student leaders, recruiting student volunteers and interns, and promoting our issue campaigns on campus. This requires that the organizer be able to both communicate organizational goals and advocate for our campaigns to young people in an intelligent, accessible, and fun way.

Applicants should have initiative, be self-reliant, and have a passion for making real, tangible change in their communities. The Field Organizer will split time between our political and civic projects and will be responsible for running the Bozeman MSU field program under the supervision of the Bozeman Field Manager, as well as within the statewide strategy of Forward Montana and Forward Montana Foundation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field Efforts: Responsible for meeting voter registration, voter mobilization and issue advocacy metrics in the field. Should not be afraid to hold a clipboard, talk to strangers, and occasionally wear a costume. This also includes providing proper training and support to interns and volunteers while in the field.

Administrative Support: Assist the Field Manager in all administrative and outreach efforts as necessary, which may include but is not limited to data entry, volunteer turnout, preparation and execution of events, recruitment, donor outreach, and assisting with our internship program.

Volunteer Outreach and Development: Responsible for building and deepening relationships with Bozeman volunteers. Requires not only recruiting volunteers, but helping them grow as community leaders and strengthen their investment in FMT.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Gotta-Have Skillsets: Must be present for a candidate to move forward in the hiring process.

Passion for grassroots organizing and building youth power, especially field work

Ability to independently manage and complete multiple tasks and projects accurately and by deadline

Ability to communicate effectively with peers, with an emphasis on relatable, accessible language for young volunteers and interns.

Ability to maintain a high level of energy in the field and be able to adapt to the needs of volunteers and interns in order to foster success.

Nice-to-Have Skill Sets: Not required, but having these skills would make a candidate’s transition into the job more seamless for the individual and the organization.

Comfortable with public speaking

Some experience, either professional or voluntary, with grassroots campaigns

Comfort with frequent change and urgency

Familiarity with UM’s Campus & relationships with student groups and organizations on the UM campus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Shared office with the Forward Montana Bozeman staff

Comfortable conducting field work, including voter registration, canvassing, and street teaming, for up to 6 hours at a time, often in a stationary position

Some travel required

LOGISTICS:

Compensation: $11.50 per hour for up to 20 hours/week

Start Date: February 10, 2018

Location: Bozeman, MT

Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Kelsey Douville, Bozeman Field Manager, at kelsey@forwardmontana.org.

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